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Resignation letters from City of Fargo communications employees describe ‘toxic’ workplace

August 13, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo’s Communications team is down four employees after they submitted their resignations. Their reasoning, the department’s toxicity, and the lack of support for its employees. Those stepping down are Chief Communications Officer Gregg Schildberger, Deputy Chief Communications Officer Katie Ettish, Creative Services Director Ryan Green, and Project Manager Emily Groth. “The stress, anxiety,…

Victim of August 3 assault has died of his injuries, suspect arrested last Sunday in Moorhead

August 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

(UPDATE 08/14/25 1pM) The Fargo Police Department has identified the deceased individual as John Matthew Pilcher, a 55-year-old male who was a Fargo resident. FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — An update to an assault arrest this week involving 19-year-old Tabias Walker, who has no permanent address. Fargo Police say the victim in the assault that happened on August 3 in the…

Two people arrested after another police chase in West Fargo

August 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Collin Forthun and Johnna Abrahamson WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another driver flees a traffic stop for a violation overnight in West Fargo. Police eventually stopped 30-year-old Collin Forthun by using a PIT maneuver in the 1400 block of 16th Avenue East. The vehicle spun out and hit a tree stump. Forthun, who has no permanent address, was arrested for…

Another day of SWAT training is planned for Thursday in Fargo

August 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley SWAT has another day of training planned for Thursday. They will be in the 400 block of 1st Avenue North from noon until 4. And then in the 1400 block of 8th Street North from 4 until 9. People in the area will see numerous emergency vehicles with lights activated, unloaded weapons and…

Four-legged, Fabulous Fundraiser

August 13, 2025

Emily Welker,

FARGO — The dogs are taking to the catwalk, and it’s all for a great cause. It was a night of fabulous, four-legged fashion at the very first “Pawject Runway” fundraiser and fashion show for Homeward Animal Shelter at South Fargo’s Brewhalla. Pet parents and their dressed-up dogs took to the second floor runway to show off their coordinated outfits,…

Fargo man accused of threatening to kill two kids during burglary investigation is arrested for terrorizing

August 13, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A Fargo man is charged with felony terrorizing of a child. Police were called to investigate a possible burglary last night just before 8 o’clock and Andrew Barrett matched the description of the suspect. According to court records, the homeowner declined to press charges and Barrett was released. While he was walking away and yelling at…

Two people arrested in Stearns Co. after high-speed chase in vehicle stolen out of Fargo

August 13, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Melissa Torres and Jackson MulderSTEARNS CO., Minn. (KVRR) — Two people are arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed chase through Stearns County yesterday in a stolen vehicle from Fargo. The driver was identified as 32-year-old Melissa Torres of Moorhead. The passenger was 21-year-old Jackson Mulder of Valley City. Both had active arrest warrants. An officer in St. Joseph spotted…

Four Leave Fargo Communications Department, Resignations Allege Toxic Work Culture, Other Issues

August 13, 2025

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KVRR) – Four employees of the Fargo City Communications office have resigned. Those who resigned include Chief Communications Officer Gregg Schildberger, Creative Services Manager Ryan Green, Emily Groth and Katie Ettish. “I would respectfully defer to the comments I offered within my resignation letter as my overall response at this specific time,” Schildberger told KVRR News. “I am incredibly…

39 apply to serve on North Dakota Ethics Commission

August 13, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Members and staff of the North Dakota Ethics Commission meet during an Oct. 23, 2024, meeting at the North Dakota Capitol. Pictured clockwise from left are member Murray Sagsveen, then-Chair Dave Anderson, attorney Logan Carpenter and then-operations administrator Alisha Maier. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A total of 39 North Dakotans applied to fill the open…

Criminal complaint shows Fargo man tried to stab officer at Dollar General before he was shot

August 12, 2025

KVRR Staff,

WALKER Minn, (KVRR/KFGO) — A Fargo man with a knife inside Dollar General in Walker, Minnesota on Friday made repeated threats before rushing the officer who fired at him. A criminal complaint says 21-year-old Dillon Kloehn entered the store around 6:45 p.m. wearing only his boxers and “acting intoxicated.” He threw things and threatened to stab Walker police officer Kent…